Total enrollment
1,630
-273 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
Roane County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Roane County, West Virginia comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,630 students, with a county median household income near $45,778. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Roane County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Roane County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,630 | #39 of 49 | #2,407 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #42 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #17 of 49 | #914 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.3% | #37 of 47 | #2,597 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
13,786
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,630
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,778
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
841 students
Middle
1
299 students
High
1
490 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roane County Schools
1,630 students · 1 district in Roane County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Roane County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Roane County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Roane County High· 57.0%
- Walton Elementary/Middle School· 42.0%
- Geary Elementary/Middle School· 37.0%
- Spencer Middle School· 31.0%
- Spencer Elementary School· 22.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County High | Spencer | High | 09-12 | 490 | · |
| Spencer Elementary School | Spencer | Elementary | PK-04 | 413 | · |
| Spencer Middle School | Spencer | Middle | 05-08 | 299 | · |
| Walton Elementary/Middle School | Walton | Elementary | PK-08 | 228 | · |
| Geary Elementary/Middle School | Left Hand | Elementary | PK-08 | 200 | · |
Cities in Roane County
About Roane County
Roane County is a small county of about 13,786 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,630 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $45,778, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Roane County comprises 3 elementary schools (841 students), 1 middle school (299), and 1 high school (490).
The largest single district in Roane County is Roane County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,630 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,630 students, fell 14% from the 1,903 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Roane County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data